Toyota Wish
ZGE25Stock varies — page stays liveThe ZGE25 represents the four-wheel-drive variant of the second-generation 1.8L Wish. Utilizing an active torque control 4WD system, it automatically distributes power to the rear wheels when slip is detected, providing balanced, secure handling in wet or slippery conditions.
Engine
2ZR-FAE Valvematic
Displacement
1,797 cc
Drive
4WD
Gearbox
CVT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
MPV
Toyota Wish — representative 2nd Generation (20-series) imageChassis variants of the Wish
ChassisEngineDisplacementDriveGearbox
ZNE101ZZ-FE VVT-i1,794 ccFF4ATZNE141ZZ-FE VVT-i1,794 cc4WD4ATANE101AZ-FSE D-41,998 ccFFCVTZGE202ZR-FAE Valvematic1,797 ccFFCVTZGE252ZR-FAE Valvematic1,797 cc4WDCVT
Dimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,590 mm
Width
1,695 mm
Height
1,600 mm
Weight
1,430 kg
Shipping volume
12.45 M³
Manufacture year vs. registration year
Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:
Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
ZGE25-000XXXXXXApr 2009 – Mar 20122nd Gen 4WD Pre-facelift
ZGE25-004XXXXXXApr 2012 – Oct 20172nd Gen 4WD Facelift
Import eligibility by country
Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This ZGE25 was produced 2009–2017; the statuses below are checked against Aug 2026.
KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.UgandaCheck unit age
Only units manufactured Aug 2011 or later qualify (15-year limit).TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.Common questions about the ZGE25
How does the active torque control 4WD system work on the ZGE25?
It operates in front-wheel-drive mode under normal dry conditions to save fuel, but electronically routes power to the rear wheels using sensors that monitor wheel slip and acceleration.